GS-6 Pay — San Jose-San Francisco (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the San Jose-San Francisco locality pay area for 2026. The San Jose-San Francisco area adds 46.34% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,767 | $27.20 | $2,176.00 |
| Step 2 | $58,659 | $28.11 | $2,248.80 |
| Step 3 | $60,551 | $29.01 | $2,320.80 |
| Step 4 | $62,443 | $29.92 | $2,393.60 |
| Step 5 | $64,335 | $30.83 | $2,466.40 |
| Step 6 | $66,228 | $31.73 | $2,538.40 |
| Step 7 | $68,120 | $32.64 | $2,611.20 |
| Step 8 | $70,012 | $33.55 | $2,684.00 |
| Step 9 | $71,904 | $34.45 | $2,756.00 |
| Step 10 | $73,796 | $35.36 | $2,828.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $43,963 |
| San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA locality | 46.34% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,335 |
| Per month | $5,361 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,466.40 |
| Hourly | $30.83 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full San Jose-San Francisco GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-7 in San Jose-San Francisco
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in San Jose-San Francisco?
For 2026, GS-6 in San Jose-San Francisco ranges from $56,767 at the first step to $73,796 at the top step, with $64,335 near the middle.
How is San Jose-San Francisco locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the San Jose-San Francisco locality percentage of 46.34%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the San Jose-San Francisco rate remained 46.34%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for San Jose-San Francisco are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-SF · effective January 11, 2026 · San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA, 46.34% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.